Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest

Name: Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest
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ISBN: 9780593858943

Jean Reidy, Amy Jindra Hodgson

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Penguin Young Readers
25 March 2026

Animal stories (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

A boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of Truman.

A boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of Truman.

Everyone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does all the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn't big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He's interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until-Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking and listening?

By: Jean Reidy
Illustrated by: Amy Jindra Hodgson
Imprint: Penguin Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780593858943
ISBN 10: 0593858948
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 25 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Reidy's award-winning books for children have earned their spots as favorites among readers of all ages. She is the author of many picture books, including Truman, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Winner and Parent's Choice Gold Award Winner that was included on numerous best of the year lists, including the New York Times and NPR. She now lives in Chicago and is endlessly inspired by her children and grandchildren. Amy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child her parents read to her every night and she fell in love with the art of storytelling. She studied art and design and is the illustrator of the Very Worst Ever series and the picture book How to Train Your Pet Brain. She now resides in Toledo, Ohio, with her husband, stand-up comedian Robert Adam, and their giant Bernedoodle, Marley. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.

Reviews for Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest

""Especially delightful is Hodgson’s variety of knit headwear and colorful characters, giving the pages a jaunty, vibrant feel throughout. Modeling the key to making friends, this gentle tale wields its messaging with a whisper rather than a thump.""—Kirkus ""The story’s tidily phrased moral lands on a truth: genuine curiosity builds connection far more powerfully than self-promotion ever could.""—Publishers Weekly